Racine – Robert Hartley Bell, 60, passed away on June 19, 2017, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Ontario, California, on November 5, 1956, son of Robert W. Bell and Sarah White (formerly Sarah Bell).

Robert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jennifer E. Richter, on October 16, 1982, in Racine.

Robert graduated from Chaffey High School in California. He was a CNC operator for many businesses, however, most recently for Senior Flexonics. Robert loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time camping and fishing. He was also a passionate football fan and loved the Packers and the Badgers. Above all, Robert loved his family dearly and will be missed tremendously.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 34 years, Jennifer Bell; daughter, Autumn Bell; sons, Rob Bell, Andrew Bell; mother, Sarah White; sisters, Linda (John) Marena, Debbie (Carl) Pederson; brothers-in-law, Thomas Lesh, Henry (Jean) Richter; sisters-in-law, Theresa Richter, Mercedes Richter; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

Robert is preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Bell; step-father, Ernest White; sister, Janice Lesh; brother, Wayne Bell; and nephew, Keith Marena.

Services for Robert are being held privately by the family.

Service Details

Private for the family.